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Category Archives: HR General
SMU Wellpower – 2016 Program Kickoff
At SMU, we realize that the simple, everyday choices we all make have the power to impact every area of our well-being – from our emotional and physical health to our job performance, finances and much more. SMU Wellpower is … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, HR General, Recruitment, Total Orientation Process for New Employees, Working at SMU
Tagged Healthways, Healthy U, wellpower, work like balance
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Professional Development Opportunity-Presentation Advantage
Presentation Advantage – A Franklin Covey Workshop June 28, 2016 from 8:30-5:00 HR Training Room, Expressway Tower, Suite 208. Wasted time, unproductive meetings, and lost opportunities occur due to poor presentations. The lack of powerful methods to inform and persuade … Continue reading
Posted in HR General, Learning and Development, Resources
Tagged business presentations, delivery, Franklin Covey, presentation, public speaking
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Don’t Miss These Professional Development Opportunities
Speed of Trust March 29, 2016Â 1:00pm-5:00pm Learn about the 13 behaviors common in high-trust organizations and how these behaviors can increase both productivity and employee engagement on your team. 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity April 6, 2016 9:00am-5:00pm In today’s … Continue reading
Posted in HR General, Learning and Development
Tagged career development, HR, professional development, training, workshops
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SMU Program for the Protection of Minors Annual Review Session for SMU Camp Operators and SMU Program Coordinators
SMU Camp Operators and SMU Program Coordinators Annual Compliance Review Session Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Caruth Hall – Room 147 Vester Hughes Auditorium 3:00-4:30 p.m. Each year, SMU offers a review session for those employees who are involved with hosting or … Continue reading
Posted in HR General
Tagged camp operator, camps, minors training, Program Coordinator, Program for the Protection of Minors
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Presidential Recognition Awards: Now Accepting Applications!
Do you know some great people who deserve recognition? Nominate them for the Presidential Recognition Awards! Four Presidential Recognition Awards annually highlight the contributions and excellence of SMU staff members and will be presented at the Staff Association Recognition Ceremony … Continue reading
Posted in HR General, Resources
Tagged nomination, presidential awards, recognition
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The Five Languages of Appreciation at Work
HR is excited to announce a partnership with the SMU Staff Association to offer this interactive workshop during a February series of 4 Lunch and Learn sessions. Why is Appreciation Important in the Workplace? Authentic appreciation increases employee motivation. Motivation … Continue reading
Posted in HR General, Learning and Development, Uncategorized, Working at SMU
Tagged 5 langauges, appreciation, motivation, recognition
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Recent Market Volatility – Transamerica’s Perspective
Turn on the news or go online and it seems there are almost as many explanations and theories as there are people offering them. Transamerica feels the recent declines have been driven by numerous factors. Chief among them is what’s … Continue reading
Posted in HR General, Retirement
Tagged 403(b), 403b retirement plan, Benefits, retirement, SMU Retirement Plan, Transamerica
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Updated New Employee Packets Now Available for Student Workers, Temporary Staff and Adjunct Faculty
The new employee packets for student workers, temporary staff employees, and adjunct faculty have changed recently. The updates made in the employee packets reflect the following changes: The Authorization & Consent for Release of Information Form that is needed for the background check … Continue reading
Posted in HR General, Recruitment, Resources
Tagged employee packets, forms, recruitment, Student Worker, temporary staff
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Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD)
The following information is provided by SMU’s EAP provider, Magellan Health Services. When a person experiences a traumatic or dangerous event, a series of chemical reactions are triggered within the body. These reactions are designed to help handle a threat … Continue reading
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Retirement and Healthy Aging
The following information is provided by  Magellan Health Services, provider of SMU’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Prepare for an active, healthy retirement If you’re nearing retirement, do you have a well-defined plan for your retired life? Today the average American spends … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, HR General, Resources, Retirement
Tagged 403(b), active, EAP, Healthy, Magellan, planning for retirement, retirement
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